New England Revolution vs Atlanta United FC Prediction, 7/12/2023 MLS Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

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New England Revolution vs Atlanta United FC Prediction, 7/12/2023 MLS Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: New England Revolution vs Atlanta United FC

Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Location: Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA

TV: Apple TV - MLS Season Pass

Odds/Point Spread: New England (-112) Atlanta (+280)

The Revolution (10-7-4) will go up against Atlanta United (9-8-5) at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday. The 5 Stripes are priced at +280 while the Revolution are at -112. The over/under comes in at 2.5. The goaltenders protecting the net will be Djordje Petrovic for New England and Brad Guzan for Atlanta.

New England has given up 27 goals while surrendering 1.29 G/90, and opposing clubs have accumulated 113 shots on target against them. They have compiled 6 clean sheets, which gives them a % of 28.6% on the year. New England has compiled 29 yellow cards on the year in addition to 2 red cards. The Revolution have a ranking of 13th in relation to xG having 29.0, and their xGA are at 28.0. On the campaign, this squad is averaging 1.76 points per contest (37 points) and have a ranking of 11th in MLS with 21 assists. Their difference in goals is at 9 because of 36 goals tallied and 27 goals relinquished. The New England Revolution have earned 86 SVs and also hold a save rate of 78.8 so far this year.

This year, the United have a save % of 59.3 (81 SoT against), and rank 6th in the league with 35 points. The United are averaging 1.59 points per match while tallying 25 assists and 3 red cards. Atlanta United FC has accounted for 40 goals and the team's expected goals so far this season is 30.1. The United have amassed a clean sheet rate of 27.3% this year and also 51 yellow cards. This team's goals against per 90 min is 1.59 with 47 saves, and they have 6 shut outs. Atlanta has a rank of 9th in relation to goals conceded with 35, and the goal difference is at 5.

The man who is expected to defend the goal for New England is Djordje Petrovic. Petrovic (24-17-19 record during his career) has tallied 13 clean sheets, which has earned him a 21.7% clean sheet percentage. The keeper hailing from Serbia has had 258 shots tried against him in 60 career starting assignments. His goals allowed per 90 minutes is 1.29 (77 goals conceded) and his save % is .713. Petrovic has been on the field for 5,392 minutes and has accumulated 184 stops so far in his career.

Brad Guzan will look after the net for Atlanta. In his career, Guzan has conceded 150 goals and has accounted for 327 stops in 167 starts. He has allowed 0.90 goals per 90 while he holds a mark of 74-42-51. He is the owner of a save % of .694 and his clean sheet rate sits at 31.1%. Guzan has recorded 52 clean sheets and has defended 471 shots tried against him in 14,979 minutes throughout his career.

Bobby Wood is one man who can create chances for New England. Wood has started 149 outings thus far in his career and he accounts for 0.32 goals per 90 minutes. The forward hailing from the United States has totaled 46 goals scored in 13,127 minutes played. He has totaled 19 assists while tallying 19 yellow cards so far in his career.

Atlanta features a difference maker in Thiago Almada, who the defense is sure to gameplan in this matchup. He is averaging 0.29 G/90 and has been in the starting lineup in 80 outings so far in his pro soccer career. The midfielder from Argentina has 7,639 minutes while he has scored 25 goals. He has earned 10 yellow cards during his soccer career and has assisted a teammate on a goal 22 times.

Who will win tonight's MLS game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take New England (-112)

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